Monday, June 22, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Films shouldn't be judged by box office numbers: Hirani

Darpan News Desk IANS, 23 Jul, 2015 12:37 PM
  • Films shouldn't be judged by box office numbers: Hirani
Having delivered one of the biggest hits in Hindi cinema with "PK", award-winning filmmaker Rakumar Hirani isn't too bothered about box office numbers.
 
"A film shouldn't be judged by the box office numbers anyway. Several films doing well at the box office are forgotten the next day. But this film will stay inside us for many years as a good film and that matters more than box office," Hirani said at a special screening of "Masaan" here. 
 
Neeraj Ghaywan's internationally acclaimed film "Masaan" has been appreciated by the celebrities at various screenings, and Hirani is completely moved by the film and its concept.
 
"The film is extremely beautiful, well-written and well-directed. And all the actors have done a fine job. I actually didn't know what I was going to watch but one thing I can say is that I thoroughly enjoyed the film," he said. 
 
The film features Sanjay Mishra, Richa Chadda, Vicky Kaushal, Shweta Tripathi, Saurabh Chadhary, Vineet Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Nikhil Sahni and Hirani feels that the performance of Vicky needs special attention.
 
"It (acting) was the most beautiful thing I felt, especially Vicky Kaushal who is Shyam Kaushal's son. The manner in which he has performed, you don't feel that he is actually acting. His performance is extremely effortless. He is looking very matured and in no way does it look his first film," he said.
 
He also stated that films like "Masaan" find their own way to platforms like the Oscars.
 
"Masaan", which won two prestigious awards at the Cannes International Film Festival in May, will hit the Indian screens only on Friday.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Low phase in career was a lesson for Deepika Padukone

Low phase in career was a lesson for Deepika Padukone
Highs and lows are part of everyone's lives. For actress Deepika Padukone, it was no different. She says patience is the key to sail through the low phases....

Low phase in career was a lesson for Deepika Padukone

Bigg Boss 8: Sushant gets evicted, Nigaar is the next wild card entrant

Bigg Boss 8: Sushant gets evicted, Nigaar is the next wild card entrant
After astounding viewers with the recent developments where Bigg Boss introduced two wild card entrants i.e. Dimpy Mahajan and Renee Dhyani, under...

Bigg Boss 8: Sushant gets evicted, Nigaar is the next wild card entrant

Deepika loved my bald look: Ranveer Singh

Deepika loved my bald look: Ranveer Singh
Actor Ranveer Singh, who has a clean-shaven pete for "Bajirao Mastani", says his co-star Deepika Padukone, also his rumoured ladylove, loved the look....

Deepika loved my bald look: Ranveer Singh

Twinkle Khanna debuts on Twitter as 'mrsfunnybones'

Twinkle Khanna debuts on Twitter as 'mrsfunnybones'
Former Bollywood actress and now entrepreneur and columnist Twinkle Khanna has stepped into the world of celebrity social networking on Twitter....

Twinkle Khanna debuts on Twitter as 'mrsfunnybones'

Choosy about films, can't make fool of myself: Ileana

Choosy about films, can't make fool of myself: Ileana
She's a star in the southern film industry, and she's earned her share of appreciation in Bollywood courtesy "Barfi!". Now Ileana D'Cruz says she has...

Choosy about films, can't make fool of myself: Ileana

Govinda gives health tips to Ileana

Govinda gives health tips to Ileana
The slim and trim Ileana D'Cruz enjoyed matching steps with veteran actor Govinda in "Happy Ending", and says he asked her to give up red meat for good health....

Govinda gives health tips to Ileana